1.64C Cushion Sapphire 18K Pave Set Engagement Ring with Pear & Marrquis Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Color 1.64 Ct Cushion Shaped Sapphire set in a gorgeous 18k gold Pave set engagement Ring with halo of Pear and Marquise Shape Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari B.zero1 Pavé Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari B.zero1 pavé diamond ring set in 18k rose gold. The ring is set with exactly 144 round brilliant cut diamonds, all of which are spiral set within the ic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
9.38 Carat Oval Tanzanite Split Shank Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 9.38 Ct oval tanzanite set in the center of an 18K split shank pave set diamond engagement ring with a halo to create great contrast.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
GIA 12.40 Carat Trillion Tanzanite Split Shank Pave Set Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color GIA Certified 12.40 Ct Trillion shaped tanzanite set in the center of an 18K split shank pave set diamond engagement ring with a halo to create great contrast.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Natural Round Diamond Pave Hamsa Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Design Details: Hamsa motif featuring pavé-set natural round brilliant cut diamonds. Ring Size: 7 Dimensions: Approximately 20mm x 9mm x 20mm Item Weight: 2.1g Additional Details...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leaf Leaves Nature Inspired Pave Set 14K Yellow Gold Statement Band Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This contemporary ring features a unique design with several leaf-like motifs adorned with sparkling diamonds. The leaves are elegantly set against a smooth gold band, creating a str...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Pave Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940’s late Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. 1.00 round sapphire gemstone, set in a platinum handmade setting with 29 pave set diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Snake Bypass Ring, 0.68ctw, Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Set Snake Bypass Ring. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this captivating piece features a mesmerizing...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.50ct Cushion Blue Topaz Engagement Ring 0.66 Carat Round Diamond in 18ct Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Stunning 5.50ct Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Engagement Ring set in 18ct White Gold with Four Claws. Featuring an intertwined Ring Shank set with 0.66ct H-SI Pave set Diamonds.
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Gabriel 14K White Gold Micro Pave Set 1.50ctw Natural Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gabriel 14K White Gold Micro Pave Set 1.50ctw Natural Diamond Wedding Band with Milgrain This stunning Gabriel Diamond Wedding Band is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Gold
1.9 Carat Diamond Pave 18K Gold Unisex 8.5mm Curved Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond pavé band ring featuring approximately 1.90 carats of natural diamonds in E-F color and VS1-VS2 clarity, set in 18K yellow gold curved design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Crossover Five Row Ring 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds, 17.7mm
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pave-set diamonds 0.62 total carat weight Ring: 17.7mm Ring Size 9 Weight: 21.6gr Condition: New, never worn Retail Price: $5.925 Comes with David...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brown Smokey Quartz Black Diamonds Pave Set 14K Gold Statement Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking and elegant pair of earrings. These earrings feature square-shaped faceted stones with a rich, smoky hue. Each stone is framed by a dark, textured border and accented with...
Black Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Ritani 21340CR "Masterwork" 14K White Gold Pave Set 0.83 Ct Diamond Wedding Band
By Ritani
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Ritani 21340CR "Masterwork" collection 14k white gold band with three sides of pave-set diamonds totaling 0.83 carats of diamonds. Finger size is 6.5 and may be sized up or down by...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.16 Carat Cushion Shape Sapphire 18 K Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Color 1.16 Ct Cushion Shaped Sapphire set in a gorgeous 18k gold Pave set engagement Ring with halo.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.60 Carat Cushion Shape Sapphire 18 K Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Color 1.60 Ct Cushion Shaped Sapphire set in a gorgeous 18k gold Pave set engagement Ring with halo.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Memoire Collection Pavé Silk Half Round Diamond Band 2.27ctw Set in Platinum
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This stunning Memoire Collection Pavé Silk Half Round Diamond Band features 46 magnificent Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds totaling 2.27 carats. Hues of F Color and VS1 Clarity are comp...
Diamond
From $2,236 / item
SI/H Diamond Pave Shell Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H Diamond Pave Shell Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold features diamonds pave set spindle seashell ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $1,789 / item
SI/H Diamond Pave Shell Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H Diamond Pave Shell Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold features diamonds pave set spindle seashell ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dark Red Garnet Champagne White Pave Set 14K Rose Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite piece features a bold dark red garnet set in a 14k rose gold band. The gemstone is secured by a sturdy four-prong setting, enhancing its deep, captivating hue. Intrica...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
16.67Ct GIA Round Shaped Tanzanite Split Shank Pave Set Engagement Ring w. Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 16.67 Ct Round shaped tanzanite set in the center of an 18K split shank pave set diamond engagement ring with a halo to create great contrast.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
$12,250Sale Price / item|30% Off
14k White Gold 6 Row Diamond Pave' Eternity Ring 7.03 carats
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold 6 row pave' set diamond eternity ring containing 174 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 7.03cts, ring size is a 6.5 but can be made to fit.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Infinity Eternity Band. Diamond Pave Set Wedding Band H-I VS 3mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.60 Carats Center Diamond Color: H-I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS Clarity Stone Setting: Micro Pavé-Set Jewelry Ty...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Ring, 18kt Rose Gold, Pavé Diamonds, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Serpenti Viper one-coil 18 kt rose gold ring set with full pavé diamonds Ring weighs 6.35 grams total Includes 42 round diamonds 0.61 carats total weight G-H color VS1-VS2 clarity ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$10,754Sale Price|20% Off
David Morris Pavé Diamond Cross Over Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat white gold pavé set round brilliant cut diamond crossover ring by David Morris.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold 5 Row Pave Diamond Band Ring Size 50 B4075850
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k yellow gold pave set half diamond ring by Cartier. The ring comprises of 98 round brilliant cut diamonds in a five-row pavé setting, with a total weight of approximate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave-Set Asscher Cut Diamonds, 1.44ctw, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This ring has nine Asscher-cut diamonds, each measuring 3.0mm x 3.0mm with an SI1-SI2 clarity and G-H color. These diamonds are all channel set across the top half of this 14 karat y...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.81 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow French Pave Set 18 Karat Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine GIA Certified 1.81 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Intense Yellow center Diamond set in a fine 18k White Gold French Pave set Engagement Ring with Halo with total weight of ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
EGL 2.49 Ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Pave Set 18K Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Square Radiant Cut Natural Fancy Light Yellow VS2 EGL US certified center Diamond set in a beautiful 18k gold pave set Diamond Engagement Ring with Halo with total weight of 0.91 C...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 1.01 Ct Fancy Light Pink Cushion Pave Set 18K Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Square Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Light Pinkish Purple GIA certified center Diamond set in a beautiful handcrafted 18k gold pave set Diamond Split Shank Engagement Ring with double ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
From $3,068 / item
1.11 Carat SI/H Pave Butterfly Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.11 Carat SI/H Pave Butterfly Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold features butterfly shape ring studded with micro pave set diamonds all over the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $2,454 / item
1.11 Carat SI/H Pave Butterfly Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.11 Carat SI/H Pave Butterfly Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold features butterfly shape ring studded with micro pave set diamonds all over the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Eternity Wedding Band. 0.60ct Diamond Band Pave Set Twist link G-H VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.60 Carats Center Diamond Color: G/H Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS Clarity Stone Setting: Pavé-Set Jewelry Type: Ba...
Diamond, Platinum
Sebastian Bernards EGL 2.08 Ct K/VS2 Pave Set 18 Karat Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful K/VS2 EGL Certified 2.08 Ct Square Cushion Cut Natural center Diamond set in a gorgeous 18k White Two Tone Pave set Engagement Ring with Halo.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1.02 Carat Oval Cut Natural Burma Ruby with 1.32ctw in Pave Set Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
This gorgeous ring features a 1.02 carat oval cut natural Burma ruby, no heat, set in 18 karat white gold surrounded by 1.32 carat total weight in pave set diamonds that go about hal...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold Pave Diamond Eternity Band
By JYE'S
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamond eternity band in 18K white gold. The band features 0.79ctw of pave set diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 17.63 Ct Yellow SI2 Cushion Diamond Pave 18K Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Square Cushion cut Y-Z SI2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a gorgeous hand crafted 18k Gold Pave set Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring with halo.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Tanzanite Diamond Pave Toi et Moi Wedding Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Tanzanite Diamond Pave Toi et Moi Wedding Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold features emerald cut and cushion cut tanzanite set in the center of the pave set diamond band making a weddi...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 1.68 CTW Pear Tanzanite Pave Diamond Wedding Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 1.68 CTW Pear Tanzanite Pave Diamond Wedding Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold features pear cut tanzanite in center of the bypass pave set diamond band making a wedding ring.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Afarin Collection 3 Rows Pavé Ruby and Diamond Band Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Afarin Collection 3 Rows Pavé Ruby and Diamond band set in 18K White Gold 23 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds =0.19 ct 32 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Ruby =0.45 ct The diameter is 3.39 x...
Diamond, 18k Gold
SouthSea White Pearl and Round Cut Pave Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
12.3mm cultured Southsea white pearl and diamond pave set ring. Set in 18k white gold. The pearl is clean, lustrous, and very symmetrical.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$105,000Sale Price|40% Off
7.71 Carat Round Cut Natural Diamond Pave Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
7.71 carat round cut natural diamond cluster ring in 18k white gold with 4.98 carats in white pave set diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Afarin Collection 3 Rows Pavé Sapphire and Diamond Band Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Afarin Collection 3 Rows Pavé Sapphire and Diamond band Set in 18K White Gold. This band is a straight-line design featuring Diamonds that these beautiful Blue Sapphires flank. 23 Ro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Solitaire Ring with 0.30 ct G VS Diamond & 18 Pavé Accents
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A refined expression of contemporary elegance, this 18K white gold solitaire ring centers on a brilliant 0.30 ct G VS round diamond, its scintillating fire complemented by 18 pavé-se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 4.03 Ct Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond French Pave 18K Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Oval Natural Fancy Yellow VS2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold French Pave set Diamond Engagement Ring with halo.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Dainty Pear SI/H Diamond Pave Band Engagement Ring 18k Solid White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Dainty Pear SI/H Diamond Pave Band Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut diamond set on a twisted band and pave set diamond band making a minimalist ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman + Jules Pavé Ruby and Diamond Five Row Cigar Band Set in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Pavé Ruby And Diamond Five Row Cigar Band set in 14K White Gold with Black Rhodium Detailing. 50 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Equal 0.60 tw G in Color SI in Clarity Exc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman + Jules Pavé Natural Pink and White Diamond Five Row Wide Band Set in 18k
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Pavé Natural Fancy Pink and White Diamond Five Row Wide Band set in 18K White Gold, 3 Rows of Fancy Pink, and 2 Rows of White Diamonds,47 Round Brilliant Cut Pink Diamo...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Pave Set Diamond 3 Band in 14 Karat White , Yellow & Pink Gold , Size 7
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Pave Set Diamond 3 Band in 14 Karat White , Yellow & Pink Gold , Size 7 Wide Band Tri-Color Diamond Pave Ring Diamond Eye clean , very fine quality Pave set diamonds There...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Leon Mege Elegant Rosary Platinum Solitaire with Pave-Set Podium
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
The gem of the "Flamingo" collection is Leon Mege elegant "Rosary" solitaire centering a stunning round diamond and finished with a crisp pave on the Podium™ base. Surgical-grade pl...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Cushion Diamond Pavé Diamond Setting in Platinum 950
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 2.01 carat Cushion diamond,H color, SI2 clarity, set in a 0.28 carat Pave diamond set engagement ring made in Platinum 950 The ring size is a 5.75, we offer complime...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Diamond and Mystery-Set Sapphire “Boule” Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fashioned in platinum, one dome shimmers with mystery-set sapphires in deep, velvety blue—a seamless surface requiring extraordinary precision—while the other glows with the brillian...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Leon Megé Soulmates solitaire with compass-style prongs and pave-set podium
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
One-carat super-ideal diamond Compass-style pave-set prongs Platinum Ideal-cut diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Cushion Diamond Pavé Diamond Setting in Platinum 950
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 2.01 carat Cushion diamond,H color, SI2 clarity, set in a 0.28 carat Pave diamond set engagement ring made in Platinum 950 The ring size is a 5.75, we offer complime...
White Diamond, Platinum
Handcrafted Channel-Set Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Art Deco Circle Gold Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Art Deco-inspired circular design exudes sophistication, symbolizing harmony and individuality. Pave-set diamonds gracefully encircle the ring, enhancing its brilliance with a su...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Multi-gemston...
Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Set Ice Cube Ring B&P 825442-1109
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The ring is composed of 1.5cm X 1.5cm iconic square ice cube motif, fully pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, set to a 4mm half eternity pave set diamond bombe ring with a to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,521Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.87 Carat Natural Diamond Bridal Ring Set 18K White Gold with Chevron Band
Located in Deira, AE
The engagement ring’s pavé-set diamonds extend brilliance along the shank, while the matching chevron band curves naturally around the center setting, producing a seamless and archit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,500
Powerhouse Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Not a simple Dome Ring but a Large Diamond Ring - Pave set with Full cut - clean & white Diamonds .
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
0.85ct Natural Three Stone Masculine Pave Beaded Flat Deck Mens Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Mens Masculine Three Stone Pave Beaded Deck .85ct. Natural (3) round cut brilliant diamond Pave Diamonds Set ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst and Diamond Ring. 2.20ct Cushion Cut Platinum Ring Diamond Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 2.20 carats Center Amethyst Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds, approximately 0.70 carats total Stone Settin...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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